Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shore Acres Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shore Acres Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Shore Acres Elementary School's student population of 646 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shore Acres Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shore Acres Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1196 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
15%
36%
Black
11%
21%
White
67%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shore Acres Elementary School's ranking?
Shore Acres Elementary School is ranked #1196 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Shore Acres Elementary School often compared to?
Shore Acres Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John M. Sexton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Shore Acres Elementary School?
646 students attend Shore Acres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Shore Acres Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shore Acres Elementary School?
Shore Acres Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Shore Acres Elementary School offer ?
Shore Acres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shore Acres Elementary School part of?
Shore Acres Elementary School is part of Pinellas School District.
In what neighborhood is Shore Acres Elementary School located?
Shore Acres Elementary School is located in the Tanglewood neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter. Students will be released two hours early.
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)
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